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iPhone 14 Pro always-on screen behavior previewed in new iOS 16 wallpaper details

At this point, iPhone 14 Pro rumors are pretty solid when it comes to the new display, which is not only expected to have a new design but also to support an always-on mode. And while previous versions of iOS 16 already had multiple references to a new always-on mode, even the system’s wallpapers have now been updated to take advantage of this new technology. If you’re unfamiliar with an…
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Google releases first Pixel 6a ‘bluejay’ factory images

With the Pixel 6a officially launching today, Google has published the Android 12 factory images for customers that have already received the phone. At the moment, there are two Pixel 6a builds labeled “June 2022”: Android 12.1 — SD2A.220601.004 (Verizon, Verizon MVNOs) — Factory Image — OTA Android 12.1 — SD2A.220601.001.A1 (JP carriers) — Factory Image — OTA We…
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Pixel 6a basically discounted to $399 after limited-time $50 Google Store credit

With today’s Pixel 6a launch, the US Google Store’s pre-order bonus of Pixel Buds A-Series and boosted trade-in period has ended, but you can now essentially get the mid-ranger discounted to $399 after a $50 credit. When purchasing the $449 unlocked or Google Fi model from the US Google Store, you’ll get a $50 store credit. This effectively discounts the Pixel 6a to $399 and the promo can…
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Apple stops signing iOS 15.5 following iOS 15.6 release

Apple on Wednesday stopped signing iOS 15.5 and iPadOS 15.5, exactly one week after the company released iOS 15.6 and iPadOS 15.6 to all users. As a result, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users can no longer downgrade from iOS 15.6 to iOS 15.5, which may affect users waiting…
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Google feels it is ‘important’ to be able to share Nest Cam recording with police, but never has [U]

Having a security camera in or around your home can be both useful and a source of peace of mind, but there’s always a concern that the footage captured could end up somewhere you don’t intend it to. As it turns out, with Google’s Nest cameras, some emergency situations can result in Google handing recordings to police upon request, even without a warrant. A part of Google’s privacy policy…
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